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The sweater is done...

Submitted by KenInMaine on Fri, 2008-05-09 20:45

Just wanted to share with everyone that the sweater I've been working on for my partner Ron is done. This is my first sweater so I'm pretty excited and Ron's pretty happy with it as you can see in the picture!

The pattern is the Speed Racer from Son of Stitch n Bitch. The yarn is a simple Bernat acrylic. I used this for two reasons...one is that Ron is a rugged guy and I needed something that would be easy to wash and care for. Also, as it was my first sweater, I just didn't want to throw tons of money into something that I wasn't sure I'd even be able to pull off. Plus, for an acrylic, it's pretty soft. But next time I'll probably splurge a bit!

www.knitpicks.com superwash merino. (probably cost as the same as the bernat acryl, and a far nicer yarn).
acrylic doesn't breathe, and for a rugged outdoorsy guy, you want a fabric that will breathe and keep you warm if it gets wet.

That being said...(life is too short to knit with acrylic..subliminal message) it turned out great. The shoulder shaping treatment is very interesting. I didn't notice that in the pattern (I actually bought the book, IMAGINE).

AMAZING! Especially for a first sweater. I, personally, spend a fortune on designer yarns, but seeing how beautiful your sweater looks makes me doubt whether or not the pricey yarn is really important.
You did a spectacular job and your partner (and the sweater!) and you are GORGEOUS!
MichaelJames

Your partner is a very lucky guy! He's got a great looking sweater and a talented and cute partner. I'd like to receive such a sweater and have offered to teach my partner to knit many times, but no luck... One day I'll just have to knit one for myself.

Ken, It is a great pattern - I don't have the book but I did get it from the library and I don't remember seeing that pattern. You did a wonderful job. Like it's been said, seems to fit him perfectly. Congrats!!

Very impressed, looks great. I must admit I was thinking about attempting this one myself for my partner, either this one or the cobra. the only thing that put me off this one was the orange stripes in the book, but I think now Ive seen it with the white it looks much more appealing.
Good job!

I would have never recognized the pattern. Your yarn choice really shows off the design features well. Come down to Massachusetts and the WEBS tent sale this weekend to snag some incredible bargains on yarn. Plus the town of Northampton is a wonderful place to spend the day window shopping and enjoying the sights. I make the pilgrimage every year! Thanks for sharing and GREAT JOB, Ken.
weenie